Sexual

This is the first fragrance with a vanilla note that I can wear without a raging headache. And the best part? It's a man-magnet. My SO turns into an animal when I wear this, however I don't think he's even aware that it's the perfume. NOTE: This should be called 'Softly Sensual'. If you're expecting a powerful, bold, spicy, vanilla scent then you'll be disappointed. It opens as a soft, warm floral with osmanthus and honeysuckle, then a slight hint of feminine gardenia and ethereal water lily. The drydown is where the magic happens. Warm, slightly smoky, gorgeous myrrh, cinnamon and madagascar vanilla mixing with neroli and making the osmanthus even more pronounced and warmly sensual. Then the sandalwood creates a burst of warm, resiny comfort. There's something else in the drydown too, some irresistible animalistic note. This beautifully blended juice is an aphrodisiac and aromatherapy all in one. All of the Sexual flankers are lovely, but this original is spectacular. It stays close to the skin, not much sillage, keeping it's mystery. Staying power is fairly good. This was an instant 'signature' fragrance for me. Edited to add: A note about dabbing versus spraying - spraying brings out the vanilla *slightly*. If you prefer little or no vanilla, dabbing is perfect. Dabbing also creates more lasting power with this fragrance. Also, I suspect this might get discontinued soon. It's no longer available in the larger size, and the body lotion and shower gel are no longer sold at The Bay (Canadian department store), although they're still on michelgermain.com From their website: TOP Japanese Osmanthus South African Freesia Italian Bergamot Italian Clementine MIDDLE Egyptian Jasmine Nerola Neroli Asian Gardenia Bulgarian Red Rose HEART Sri Lankan Cinnamon Mediterranean Myrrh Indian Sandalwood Madagascar Vanilla Considered a floriental.

I never ever thought I would own something named "Sexual". I avoid those kinds of perfumes like a plague...just find those names sort of slutty. But, actually, I had to return to the store several days later to get this beauty. There is something so alluring and, yes, sexy, about it. I think a lot of people get disappointed because they expect something dark, mysterious, or spicy, or bold floral. I find this scent sexy in a flirty, playful kind of way, but at the same time mature and elegant, and not girly. Something that could be worn in spring or summer, with bright-colored clothes and high heels. The citrusy note lasts only for a few minutes, and the "sexual" part comes out in about 5-10 minutes, when it warms up and becomes completely floral. Very beautiful. After a while i see some similarity with Cristobal on my skin. Even though it is a softer floral fragrance, I would not call shy. It has excellent sillage and will get you noticed for sure. My second perfume from Michel Germain, and I am really amazed by the quality. Definitely a keeper for me. I just have to keep its name a secret if asked what I'm wearing. All I have to add a few hours later is that it ios very long lasting and expensive smelling!

Opens up with lots of creamy flower and citrus, with a hint of woodsy smell. Not heavy or suffocating; projected more air of flirt and confidence than sexuality. I first wear this on the winter, and I think because of the heated office, it projected really wide (2 sprays, and my friend whose desk is about 6 feet from mine commented she can smell it!! Thank God she wasn't bother by it^^'). Having experienced that, I try it in the summer, but somehow does not smell as good as it was in the (in door) winter. In the summer the flower got harsh. I received lots of compliment (male and female) wearing this, actually this is the perfume that landed me most compliment. Staying power: very good, I can still get a whiff of it at night. So, comparing performance (on my skin) and price ($15 for a 75 ml bottle from discount store), I am really really happy with Sexual.

Calming and soothing, comforting and detoxicating. Not really sexual. Sexual is a lovely creation but in my opinion aimed at calming senses down rather than arousing. The most prominent are myrrh, neroli and a hint of apricot. Lovely mixture, but the name is very misleading. Sexual is a great inoffensive office fragrance and a great one when visiting family or going shopping with a friend on Saturday morning. If worn in intimate situations - it would be most likely to have a ''Horlicks'' effect. (Horlicks is a well known British make of a drink that helps to fall asleep) I am far from saying, however, that it is boring; it is not but it will not turn you on, it will not boost your sexual apetite. It will calm you down afterwards, if anything :-) Worth trying if L'Instant De Guerlain appeals to you.

I agree this smells very similar to CK Eternity. I bought it unsniffed. I happened to have Eternity on the same day I bought this. I got into the car and sprayed it right away. I kept smelling the spot I sprayed it and thinking that I was smelling the Eternity I put on earlier as it smelled the same. Then I realized that wow, it was the same scent. Sexual smells a bit more sophisticated and rich. Lasting power is average. I like this alot and would buy it again.

One of my holy grail go to perfume when I am running out of the door without thinking about what to use. I pick it up and spray it on a couple times and I am set. I remember paying tons of money for this at Neimans when it first came out, now can find it for $25.

I just picked this up at Marshalls and I love it. It is very spicy and I think nice to wear. It does go on loud (which I kinda like)and softens nicely and really lasts. And I do think it to be a sexy perfume.

I've had this perfume for years. The name for it is perfect, very sexy and hot. Flowery smell but the spices just picks everything up with a soft ensemble.

I bought this today and LOVE it! It's a bit unusual (maybe the myrrh?) but I love the sandalwood and jasmine mix!!!

A softer more floral version of Volupte!

Blind-bought this one at TJMaxx as I knew it was a Grojsman composition and was curious... All-in-all, I like it. This fragrance has distinct phases that it transitions through, and honestly it can smell like entirely-different perfumes at each stage: phase 1) upon spraying, there is a blast of fizzy, rose-dominant floral-aldehyde blend (which might put off younger perfumistas as it lends a "vintage" feel of pre-'90's scents); these calm nicely after 30 minutes or so, bringing it to phase 2) which I don't like so much. A plastic/vinyl-like odor is revealed in the lower top/high heart. I believe it is part of one of the floral-notes... not diffused as well as I'd like. I've smelt this same note in Moschino's 'Light Clouds' as well... and decide to endure it until it fades. Thankfully, here it disappears by the 1 to 1.5 hour mark... and (phase 3) leaves a gorgeously-balanced fragrance of white florals, subtle fruits, warm resins and vanilla'd woods... it borders on "sweet" without being cloying in the least. This structure holds together and releases slowly over the next few hours- and is the time during which this perfume is assuredly in its glory- eventually becoming a (phase 4) nice skin scent of the lovely base at about the 6-7-hour mark, trailing off after that... Certainly not my favorite of Grojsman's work (perhaps the budget for this project wasn't high-enough to achieve her usual perfection?), but I am pleased with the hours of enjoyment I get from it. To me, it screams "springtime", but I know that I'm in the minority with that connection.

I bought a tester today--and clearly overpaid, if not terribly--but I must say, I really, really like it. On my skin the honeysuckle, freesia, and myrrh rise together. They may seem like an odd combination, but somehow it works. The honeysuckle and freesia give that deep, tangy sweetness, while the myrrh provides a kind of salty breeze to lift and fan the florals. It doesn't smell cheap to me, not that I'm a great nose, because I'm not. I do agree that it smells very much like Sun Moon Stars, but I like this better. Sun Moon Stars seems like the hippie sister of Sexual, ironically, a little more uninhibited than the not-so-aptly named Sexual. Since Sophia Grojsman composed both Sexual and SMS, and Eternity to which it's also been compared but I haven't smelled, it's not surprising that there are similarities. Every artist has her own palette. I think it's wonderful that lovely perfumes like these can be had for a song. But it's an individual thing. Volupte is another one of hers that I love, and is also inexpensive. Her perfumes help me feel creative, fun, and sweet. Many are cheap and cheerful, as the English say. Check out her compositions by clicking on her name in the fragrance description. Her open, warm expression and that cute wrap in her hair say it all. She seems likeable and approachable. On the other hand, as far as designer fragrances go, the Chanel line--no doubt more upper-crusty and far more expensive--always make me feel severe and underfed, much like the Mistress herself. Perfume is so personal!

Yeeey! Today I've just realized Séxual by Michel Germain is smells like CK Eternity..and after this discovery, I just read the rewiews below and ooops..yes..I have to agree with the previous speakers: It's really does..:) But.Séxual is much sophisticated, much younger smell without sharp edges, like Eternity has.Please, don't think this juice smells cheap..or it smells like a diluted version of the Calvin Klein's creation..in fact it's smells very expensive.( I have owned Eternity in the past, I've just bought it long time ago in the heat of the moment in the local perfume store..and I gave it to my mom, becuse I just couldn't stand with it's heady floral notes..:) ) I would say Séxual is a transition between of bold floral and muted soapiness.It has no the typical oriental face with sultriness and spicyness but it has some kind of intriguing elegance and freshness inside...This perfume just radiates the self-confidence!..and yes,should able to wear this perfume, and yes, it's not for young girls. Séxual by Michel Germain is a 10 years younger CK Eternity for the 10 years younger age group.Definitely.. Is this perfume sexy..? I rather say yes, it is...on its own ferial way..:)

I have to admit that I bought this perfume from a well-known discount store solely based on it's name, and I have to say, I am a little disappointed. It is not distinct at all, though it isn't cloying or sickening either. I would like to describe what it smells like, but nothing stands out that much to me. Here are the adjectives that I can best attribute to this attribute-lacking fragrance: light, slightly powdery, inoffensive, casual, fleeting, barely citrusy, and MEH. I don't dislike Sexual, but if I smelled it first I probably wouldn't have bothered. I'll wear it occasionally, but it really doesn't evoke much of anything for me. However, to its credit, I was hanging out with my girlfriend a few days ago and she complimented my perfume several times-- and she is a bit of a perfume snob. Perhaps it settles quite nicely once I've stopped noticing it. UPDATE: I have to mention that since I've worn this again, I've had two more people comment on how much they liked it. One person even mentioned it several days later, and without telling him what I was wearing, I asked him what it smelled like and he simply said, "Sex." Haha!! I guess the name is a bit apt.

I always wanted to try it so when I came this scent in Ross's for $12.99, it was no brainer. Now that I have the bottle, I can safely say that I probably wouldn't have bought it if I had a chance to sample it first. To me, name is a gimmick because there is nothing "sexual" about this fragrance. Its a citrusy floral that is rather bright and sunny. I picture ladies in sundresses, wearing this to a garden party. Sometime in the past, there was this scent called Azzaro(?)that I owned and everytime I wore it, there was bunch of women who complimented me on it. Sexual reminded me of that frangrance-feminine floral that is suitable for all ages and occassions. I like it ok but I am definately not in love with it since anytime I wear a floral, I prefer something with more prominent gardenias and while gardenia is one of the notes in Sexual, I can't even tell that its there. This is more of a citrus honeysuckle scent. P.S. Here is my DH's five cents-he said it smelled like citrusy shower gel and declared it "pleasant". I can see why he thought that because this scent lays very close to the skin and doesn't project a whole lot

It is very easy to be put off by this scent if you go strictly by opening notes. The top notes are loud, brash and screechy. I tested this and immediately put the bottle back, thinking it was a no go. As I continued to walk around, about 20 minutes later, this developed into a very warm, spicy, sexy scent. I went back and bought the bottle. There are several comparisons to Eternity here, but I don't find them very similar. Sexual is missing the strong carnation note that I get from Eternity. Otherwise, they are similar in feel, but get less similar as you approach the base notes. I have learned that floral orientals need to be given time to settle and develop, to morph into their true nature. I am surprisingly happy with the way this one develops on me, and I really adore this bottle.

I have to say, this fragrance doesn't really live up to its name. Although I like it and have worn it for several years now (discovered by accident while killing time at an airport perfume counter during one of those numerous flight delays), it is not one of my faves. I tend to use this when I want a "nice" fragrance and don't want to "waste" one of my more expensive scents, LOL!! It is not very unique, kind of just "okay", certainly not "sexual" in a mysterious, wow, what-does-SHE-have-on kind of way. Lasts pretty well. I tend to prefer chypre florals and true florals, but will keep this one as a basic in my fragrance wardrobe, kind of like my black kitten heel slingbacks. Dependable and agreeable. Smells more flowery than oriental to me.

I'm just not into florals, And florientals are just too strong and cloying. It's so old fashioned like an old lady from the 1990's... This was a blind buy from ROSS. I got excited when I saw the box, i thought it was Sexual Sugar. One of my FAVorites that I would douse myself in (among MANY others) when I worked Fragrance at Macy's.. Hea-ven! But Anyways, I have a love/hate relationship with this because when it dry's down it relaxes into something old fashioned but in a very rich and classy way. It reminds me of when I'd go to a nice department store as a kid and the place smelled like expensive new clothes, fancy perfume and air conditioned coolness. I'm currently using this to perfume my closet :)

A beautiful, classic floral perfume. I love floral perfume and this definitely fit the bill. This smells like its from another era which it is. It's like a breath of fresh air compared to the typical sweet, fruity perfumes you smell on people all the time. I know I've smelled this before many times on people in my childhood so it definitely feels retro and vintage which I love. The notes I get most is the rose, jasmine and gardenia. I'm really hoping the cinnamon comes through. Any perfume that features rose and cinnamon is a winner for me. The name does not suit this fragrance. There isn't too much sexual about this, more like classic and comforting.

I purchased two small purse size atomizers of this @ Marshall's for $5.00 each. I like the smell. It is some how reminiscent of Guerlain's L'Instant to me (which I wear and adore). This feels calming, tender, sweet and relaxing to me...the name of the perfume does not seem to fit the scent. It is not a "signature" perfume, just a nice day time fragrance that I think would be inoffensive to wear in an office setting, to church, etc.

Sexual- not really aptly named. I didn't find anything sexy about it, but it was a nice oriental floral for day to day wear. More flowery than anything, but with a creamy slightly spicy undertone. There was always something just slightly out of balance with it, but I enjoyed the overall scent enough to wear it frequently. Nice for anyone who wants an Eternity type scent with a little more meat to it!

Smells a lot like Eternity by Calvin Klein but its not as sharp smelling. I was very surprised that a perfume with the name "sexual" smelled so flowery and awake. Its nicer than Eternity and it doesn't give me a headache like Eternity does but it definitely has nothing Sexual about it in my opinion. It also smells like a toned down version of Sun moon and stars.....Meh

I really like this one. It's not that clean sort of scent you usually get from white floral. There is some of that but the fruit adds a syrupy sweetness so it's heavier and thicker. Like others have said, the name ... yeah, they could have thought that one out better. I don't want to tell strangers what I'm wearing. However, the scent is fantastic.

Red Door meets Sunflowers, and didn't hit it off. I'm finding it more bearable in the winter, but when I first smelled it I was in agreement with the review by Catbiscuit. It's nice after several hours, however, kind of in the same way as Poison on me.

I absolutely LOVE this! Just got my $5 bottle from ebay and am so happy. The flowers and the cinnamon note make a lovely combination. Like other reviewers have said, it is very calming-I'm planning to douse myself in it as I go to bed tonight.

On me...gardenia and honeysuckle. Nothing more. On about 5 minutes, powdery and soapy. Really clean and squeaky. A lite rose present. I'm in love is sexual sugar so this isn't my cup of tea. Not the worst but I like gourmand.

I had this stuff when Germaine was still trying to make a name for himself. I actually got a free full sized bottle of the stuff. It's nice...that's about all I can say...nothing earthshattering...just 'nice'.

I dislike this perfume a bit, is very mature for my liking, very flower and strong. It gave me a little rash 😭

I purchased this untested due to the name and dark red color of the box. I was hoping it would be as provocative smelling as it sounded. No way! It's very, very strong and flowery. Ungodly amounts of flowers. Flowers strangling the life out of me and leaving me gasping for air! Then there's the toilet bowl cleaner aroma one might find in a Burger joint restroom stall combined with something very vile and very sour. I am shocked that anyone said this is a light perfume! It's overpowering and horrfic. Nothing about it says sexy to me. It's been a mighty long time since I have smelled a perfume this sickening. I'd highly advise passing on this one unless suffocation by flowers suits you or you would enjoy lathering on Tidy Bowl cleaner.

I bought this on another blind buy on clearance for $8.99. I'm glad I didn't spend more, because this one didn't work for me at all. I assumed it would be a sweet, seductive fragrance because of the name, but instead it smells to me like flowers covered in cinnamon & other spices. I gave it a shot and tried it on my skin, and it was just too loud & cloying for me. I'm only 28, so I think this fragrance is just too "old" for me. If it were toned down with some milky vanilla I think it would mellow out some. My bottle & I will be parting ways. I will see if my mother or mother-in-law like this one.

I stumbled upon Sexual in the EA Outlet today and remembered I might have wanted to try it. At the very least, I had some spare skin so what's the harm? I have never smelled such a disconnect between a perfume's name and its contents before. It sucks my will to live, let alone procreate. Sexual is flat, greasy and boring to my nose. This is more 'washing greasy pans in your trackies to AM radio' than 'Kim Basinger in 9 1/2 weeks'. Yes, I am probably missing the point of all the florals but this perfume just makes me feel inexplicably depressed & much too tired to even try.

The nose behind this perfume is Sophia Grojsman, and that's what made me blind buy it. I must confess I'm not happy with the purchase! The chemical, detergent-like smell make my nostrils tickle. Nothing sexual, believe me :) It does have similarities to Eternity, but "thanks" to Sexual i started to dislike Eternity too. In order to stop my constant sneezing had to return it, sorry!

So disapointed because I love sexual pour homme, and thought this would be the female equivalent of that amazing scent. There is a huge disconnect between the name and fragrance, like the reviewer mentioned below.It smells like licorice detergent!!! NOT SEXY. Also, it is not for young women, I think women 50+ should wear this

bought this blind at TJ Maxx. One of my few misses doing so.... There was this note in it that was soooo weird. I can't describe it. Just a bad really "perfume-y" smell. Got rid of this. The person I gave it to said it smelled a little like clinique happy, I could see it, but it's the bad version of it.

I sampled this and realized that I smelled this scent on people before. I felt thai it was more suitable for a men's perfume. It also lasted quite long, almost 3hrs and I can still faintly smell it up close on my wrist. I don't like it at all.

This one is not really for me. I blind bought this at Ross and had I smelled this first would not have bought it! I don't hate it, it's just not great on my skin. Have to get rid of this one now!

Holy moly, this is one gag-worthy perfume on my skin. Most of the notes listed in this I don't get. What I do get is a whole boat load of wilted freesias and a strong, sour sweaty-chemical scent. And some soap in the drydown. Perhaps one of the most rank, synthetic things I've smelled. The overall effect on my skin is a little like sour beer. No offence to those who love it, but for me this one was a major scrubber. It's very rare that I have such a strongly negative reaction to a fragrance.

I have been curious about Michel Germain SEXUAL for quite some time and was faced with a choice at TJMAXX recently: a .5oz travel spray for $6.99, or a 3.4oz bottle for $14.99. I opted for the smaller format, well aware that, if perchance I fell in love, I could always return for the large economy size... So what did I find? SEXUAL wafts unmistakeably of Calvin Klein ETERNITY, and anyone who has ever worn the latter on their skin can hardly fail to detect that Sophia Grosjman tatoo-like accord in this composition. I must say that I find it nothing short of amazing that a self-proclaimed "professional perfume reviewer" could have neglected to make note of the fact that Grosjman decided to incorporate the very same fingerprint accord in this less well-known and less widely marketed perfume. ETERNITY was launched in 1988; SEXUAL in 1994. The marketing campaign for the former was ubiquitous (remember those Christy Turlington ads with her handsome husband and comely kids?)--and, remarkably enough, continues to this day, albeit with a new face. The marketing for SEXUAL? As far as I can tell, virtually nonexistent. If this perfume was ever promoted, it was to a completely different niche, it seems to me. That said, I actually think that SEXUAL may be more wearable, all things considered, than ETERNITY, because the accord is quite a bit lighter here and dies down with the drydown. In ETERNITY, in contrast, the signature SG accord seems to grow louder and louder over time. (ETERNITY is one of the most aptly named perfumes in the history of perfume, given its quasi-infinite longevity!) The drydown of SEXUAL is darker and more serious than the Calvin Klein creation, and after awhile SEXUAL smells like a dirty rose on my skin. Not bad, but I probably won't return to TJMAXX for the large bottle, because I overdosed on ETERNITY (perhaps not coincidentally ranked one of the most poisonous perfumes of all time, believe it or not), so I need to continue to avoid this accord for the foreseeable future. Anyone who likes (and can wear) ETERNITY is bound to like SEXUAL, notwithstanding its risible name.

The bottle is very old timey and attractive enough for my collection so I bought it blindly, ignoring the fact that this is an Oriental fragrance. The name SEXUAL is misleading. Not a sex bomb or a pheromone. I have only a little bit of experience wearing Orientals but I'm ok with some of them. I don't think this wears like an Oriental. It's a spicy floral, with honeysuckle, apricot nectar, neroli, floral notes and myrrh. It was hard for me to take it in at first. The scent that opens this fragrance is a sweet clementine and apricot along with a bit of nectar, but it doesn't stay sweet for too long. The honeysuckle scent embraces the osmanthus, water lily, gardenia, and jasmine. The white florals appear first and the jasmine stands out. The rose note takes over as the fragrance begins to enter it's final phase the dry down. Then it's purely rose, myrrh and sandalwood. This part is unisex and more Oriental than the opening which was a typical Sophia Grojsman apricot-fruit opening and floral heart. The sandalwood is lovely and it's layered with spices of cinnamon and the tiniest bit of incense courtesy of myrrh. The myrrh is all that is left at the end, feels like incense or powder. It's gorgeous. It's an evening cologne, a bit on the masculine side, but wearable for women who enjoy floral Orientals. It's dark, not fresh, it's not sexual but it does conjure up images of an ancient Chinese Empress taking a scented bath. I suppose that can be "sexy". This is very different from any other perfume I have and I love it but I can't wear it too often. This is a night time perfume to wear in the winter time and with formal evening wear. I'll wear this when I perform at wedding and private parties. Thank God I have so many perfumes to choose from. Thanks once again Sophia Grojsman! That woman made her living only creating perfumes! How I envy her!

Sexual. Is it a sexy fragrance as the name implies? Yes and No! No in a boisterous fashion but yes in a refined manner. This semi salacious scent is an airy ozonic floral that is soothing, quietly sexy and definitely worth the price of admission. The beginning notes of bergomot, clementine and a slight sprinkle of osmanthus prepares you for an amorous adventure into the heart with the inviting mix of gardenia, jasmine and rose. Enter the final stage with the aggressiveness of myrrh the sultry spice of cinnamon and the warmth and sexual appeal from the vanilla and you have just experienced a soft, shy sexual perfume fantasy. Germain's series of Sexual flankers have all been worthy of wearing but Sexual, his first, is my favorite. His masterful blending of the above mentioned notes in conjunction with with the quantity and luxe quality of the components is far superior than others with same and similar combinations. His result is spectacular. When and where to wear it? Here, there and everywhere. When I wear this to the office my broker colleagues are pleasantly pleased as this calming scent is a perfect choice to wear and be around especially when the Dow plunges 1000 points as in last Thursday's upset! Compliments will be plentiful while wearing this flowery fragrance and the scent life is a good 4hours. Bottom line: Top of the line from this Canadian designer! FYI: Germain's two discontinued rare fragrances, Immaculate and Deauville Women which are scarce but still available are praiseworthy and most definitely worth the search. His latest, Tattoo an "outside of the box" rebel scent, a completely different direction for Germain, will be my next perfume from his line to try.

This is my 2nd Sophia Grojsman perfume after Ex Cla Mation. Sexual is a spicy and sultry Oriental bomb Peppery, spicy, dark, far from fresh. It starts off with sweet fruit scents of clementine, citrus, and apricot. It's delicious as it starts. Cinnamon and vanilla give it a sweetness and spiciness that is to die for. The fruity floral vibe is there but it doesn't stay that way. The flowers in this fragrance are a bouquet of honeysuckle rose and gardenia. But because of the deep base filled with incense myrrh and sandalwood, the classic Oriental notes, the flowers turn smokier and darker. There is an incense and a mysterious sexiness to this scent. It makes me feel like wearing a dark trench coat and nothing underneath and showing up at a stranger's door. If you like smoky florals like L'Agent by Agent Provocateur this is more or less like that except it has that typical Sophia G opening of fruit. Feminine but unisex, gorgeous, full bodied, dark, exotic and sexy. Like it's name suggests it IS sexual. It's a fragrance to seduce the nose of your lover. But put only a little bit of it on. It's really more of the foreplay scent. The scent will draw him in and get him interested and want to take you but by the time you're nude in bed, the scent should not be in his mouth LOL Love it. So sexy.

Have seen this everywhere - Sears, Winners, Shoppers - so finally bought one when it was on for $20. This is an everyday, no nonsense perfume. Pleasant and non-offensive. No room-encompassing sillage nor sharp notes to make anyone sneeze. Within first hour, the citrus appears but softened by a soft floral and balanced with myrrh which lays low. I've been spraying it on my chest (under my shirt) so haven't been able to test for compliments. Not sweet and too simple to be classified as sexy. If anything, it is great as a perfume to freshen up after the gym (in a pinch). As you can tell by now, I am not impressed but will finish this bottle so I don't blind-buy again..tsk tsk. On me, Sillage: close to skin (a foot at most) Longevity: 2-3 hours Rating: 2/5 pleasant but not remarkable Update: Spritzed three times under shirt and two on my hair one day. A co-worker who had a cold told me I smelled so good (whoops, one spray too much). Haven't had a comment (good or bad) about any perfumes I've been wearing lately except for this.

I'm a Sophia Grojsman fan, so I had to try Sexual. I agree, the name does not quite fit the fragrance. I associate the word "sexual" with spicy oriental, patchouli and/or musky scents.It's a quality perfume, nothing overly synthetic or fake here.There's one note in it that bothers me; I think it's the Myrhh in the basenotes, which I'm not a fan of, which gives it a sourish, sweat smell...maybe that's why it's called "Sexual". Sexual is not a unisex scent because of the flowers, but it has a unisex Calvin Klein feel, if that makes any sense. Though it is a Michel Germain fragrance, it was created in 1994, during the era of Calvin Klein's greatest perfume "hits", and maybe Germain was trying to make a CK-like scent (just guessing). One reviewer mentioned a similarity to CK Eternity. It also reminds me of Alfred Sung's Forever.

I'll admit, the name is what made me pick up the box. And then, of course I looked up the notes. I always seem to enjoy Sophia Grojsman's perfumes, so I thought I'd give this one a try. Wrong pick-up for me. Far, far too floral, as in my face floral that was relentless and would not dry down at all to anything else. I tried again, and still the same effect. I enjoy various compositions, as long as they blend well together and eventually mute themselves to something pleasurable on me. (That's what perfume is about, yes, of course.) I was hoping for the cinnamon, the myrhh, perhaps the woods or even the vanilla to come through, but alas, none of it did. It reminded me of a funeral home so back to the store it went. I'm just not that good with straight-up florals. I've been to too many wakes.

Well I feel kinda sexy wearing this! It's spicy, flowery, I like the honeysuckle, cinammon and I think it's the myrhh that gives it that little bit of something different, sweet radiating it's way up with my body warmth to linger in my nose. I had to go buy another bottle not knowing when I would come across this again (have two). It lasts nicely on me also, my skin being the type to gobble up fragrances; actually I have three Michel Germains - this, Fresh for women and Sexual Sugar Daddy! (love this on me, the spicy warmth of this mens' frag is so yummy) and all three last nicely. So I grab them when I see them as most seem to be discontinued (for those of you who are Canadian, Shoppers Drug Mart will always price them at $19.99 which is a good deal.

Ignore the name. I detest the name. This is a candied, spicy rose with a soapy heart. Just wonderful. If you remember the Teen Spirit shampoo, conditioner, and deodorant from the nineties with the scent "Romantic Rose," well this is a dead ringer. It took me forever to figure that out; I have worn this many times in the last few months and always felt that I had smelled it long ago. Yet I could not quite recall what it reminded me of. It's like Romantic Rose with just the tiniest whiff of Tresor. So out of style - just wonderful! Rose with improvements. EDIT: this is just so good. Hate the name, love the scent. One of the best roses ever. Should have been named "Romantic."

This is my second post about "Sexual." Again, worst name ever. What I wanted to add is that my bottle is pretty old, and when I sprayed it on a little while ago, the fragrance had shifted towards being a straight up GARDENIA + MYRRH combination. What an excellent blend of notes! This scent was always great to me, but now it's even better. Sophia Grojsman can do no wrong in my book. Love this opulent style of fragrance. P.S. I don't detect any similarities with Eternity. There's no carnation here. But they are both by the same nose, so maybe it's more in the structure.

Absolutely love the weight and shape of the bottle, as well as the fabulous photography of the sensuous curve of back and hint of buttocks...this is an example of the old adage 'Sex Sells'. For me, Sexual started with a citrus hit, then mellowed to a pretty mix of florals with a touch of sandalwood to anchor and deepen it. Not what I usually consider outright sexy, but it got a very positive "Mmm, you smell really good..." reaction from the boyfriend. Longevity is best in Spring/Summer, with traces of base notes lingering 6 hours after application.

I just purchased this today and am now wearing it (a blind purchase, as I had heard of it before). Turin's review gave this a 3 star - but I think it is perhaps a 4. The top note was indeed somewhat harsh, almost pungent, but 1/2 later it is now a soft sophisticated classy floral note - great for evening. So far I am liking it. I am very fond of Rose notes - and I can smell it here. Yes very sensual bottle. The name is a little odd... but otherwise I am happy with my purchase so far at least!

This definitely has a 90's vibe...heavy on the apricot slightly spicy rose...feels warm and water lily exudes freshness which can translate into slight aquatic feel...there's an overload of cinnamon gardenia. I'm picking up slight soapy/smoky vibe and the smokiness reminds me of carnation yet carnation is not listed. This is for a mature lady who appreciates retro scents...I'm still on the fence whether it's for me...not blind buy safe unless you're comfortable with vintage scents.